Roasted Red Pepper, Spinach & Vegetarian Bacon Egg Bites

I have a confession to make: I’m a Starbucks junkie and I have been for a long time! I absolutely love their latte macchiatos and I treat myself to one a few times a week. As much as I go there, it has always been for coffee, not any of their food products. However, a few months ago after I finished a long hard workout, I stopped in for my typical venti latte and I was starving. I took a look at the menu to see if there was something that was not over the top in calories and discovered their Sous Vide Egg Bites. I was in heaven! The egg bites were so delicious that I began ordering them along with my macchiato several times a week, which became an expensive habit. So in an effort to curb my pricey addiction, I decided to try and make something similar at home. This is what I came up with: Roasted Red Pepper, Spinach and Vegetarian Bacon Egg Bites.

Sous Vide Cooking

The egg bites from Starbucks are made using the French “sous vide” cooking technique. Sous vide means “under vacuum” in French and the term came from the vacuum sealed bags that the food is placed in before cooking. However, in today’s world of cooking, “sous vide” has been broadened to mean anything cooked in a temperature controlled water bath. Unfortunately, I do not have an expensive sous vide oven, so initially I thought I would not be able to make my favorite indulgence at home. However, after a little research, I was able to make them by creating a water bath with boiling water in a baking dish. This method worked great and I have to say that my egg bites turned out to be every bit as good (if not better…thanks to the extra cheese), then the Starbucks version!

So Tell Me…

Have you ever tried the egg bites at Starbucks? Have you ever used the sous vide technique to cook? Are you lucky enough to own a sous vide oven? Do you have a favorite restaurant item that you have tried to reproduce at home?

Thank you so much for stopping by! As always, I would love to hear your thoughts in the comments section below. Have a great week!

Such a great idea for an on the go breakfast idea. Starbucks is overly priced on their foods, I agree. So it would be very cool to be able to make these at home and maybe still go to Starbucks for my coffee.

When I was working there was a starbucks across the street, so before work I'd grab a breakfast sandwich and a drink to go. I loved it. I don't do it often now that I'm home but occasionally I'll drop in! I think my husband would love these!

I have been thinking about doing Whole 30 for the month and this sounds like the perfect recipe! I eat eggs every day for breakfast and this recipe incorporates my favorite food and such a creative way!

These egg bites look so perfect and I like that they are vegetarian my mom and my step dad are vegetarians and I know they would really enjoy this. I also know my brother would love them, perfect for a weekend brunch or breakfast. Thanks for the wonderful recipe pinning for the future.

Like you until recently, I've never had any food at Starbucks. Your egg bites are really cute. So great that you were able to take something you like and replicate it. Much better than spending more of your hard earned cash at Starbucks. I'm addicted to their coffee too!

So here is where I must confess that I do not drink coffee. I know, I know, I am probably the only blogger who is not fueled by coffee. I have never tried food at Starbucks either, but your at home version looks so tasty! Extra cheese and bacon is a definite must! NOM NOM NOM
Tracy @ Ascending Butterfly

I am trying to eat a lot more veggies and less meat, so these are perfect. Eggs are very versatile and adding veggies to them will be an easy way to increase my veggie count. Thanks for sharing this recipe! Happy New Year!

I have never tried the eggs from Starbucks OR tried the sous vide cooking method. It doesn't seem too complicated the way you do it, though. These are very pretty and would be great for a brunch party. :)

The Starbucks versions are one of my favorite travel foods, I always stop at Starbucks in the airport and they're not too heavy, but enough protein to keep me energized through my journey! I'll definitely try to make these at home now :)

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Welcome to Marathons and Motivation! My name is Angela and I am a Mom of 2, Wife, Registered Nurse, Runner, Ironman Triathlete, & Cooking Enthusiast. Come follow my journey as I share my tales of training for various endurance events, my inspirations & motivation, and some of my favorite recipes along the way!